Former Fresh Prince Will Smith gives the performance of his life in “King Richard,” in theaters and on HBO Max. Destined for awards glory, Smith sends the story of Richard Williams — the hard-driving father/coach of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams — to the winner’s circle.

Will Smith Makes a Racket as Venus and Serena’s Dad in ‘King Richard’ Playing the Williams sisters' dad as a brash, stubborn control freak, Smith shows how, and why, two culture-shifting athletes came from humble roots